Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 3 packs adaptive ANC for $250 | Engadget

True to its phrase, Sennheiser is debuting the most recent Momentum True Wireless earbuds in April. Today, the corporate is formally unveiling the Momentum True Wireless 3 after an preliminary tease throughout an occasion final month. The third-gen model of the corporate’s flagship earbuds pairs a lot of what made the earlier mannequin so nice with a retooled design and was Sennheiser calls Adaptive Noise Cancellation. These buds are additionally $50 cheaper than the Momentum True Wireless 2 once they first debuted. 

The key change for MTW3 is the tweak Sennheiser made to its lively noise cancellation (ANC). The firm says its information “adaptive” setup “continuously observes ambient noise to suppress it in real time.” In different phrases, the earbuds mechanically regulate ANC primarily based on any environmental rumble with out you having to manually change any settings. Other earbuds and headphones do that, however that does not make it any much less helpful. Noise cancellation was one space the place Sennheiser had room to enhance, so it is going to be attention-grabbing to see how a lot of a distinction the brand new system makes. 

The different distinction between the second- and third-gen fashions is design. Where the earlier two Momentum True Wireless merchandise had a extra round contact panel, Sennheiser has given the MTW3 a extra sq. form — like its extra inexpensive CX earbuds. 

According to Sennheiser, one factor that hasn’t modified is the superb sound high quality. The firm says its True Response transducer is paired with 7mm dynamic drivers for “immersive” sound with “deep bass, natural mids and detailed highs.” The Momentum True Wireless line has been constantly the best-sounding earbuds in our purchaser’s information for a very long time, so if what Sennheiser says holds true, this third-gen mannequin ought to supply related high-quality audio. As it has earlier than, the corporate’s Smart Control app gives the flexibility to tweak the EQ and a Sound Personalization characteristic gives a listening to take a look at to cater the audio profile to your ears. 

The Momentum True Wireless 3 helps AAC, SBC and aptX Adaptive codecs with diminished latency for issues like gaming and streaming video. Sennheiser says it now makes use of a three-microphone setup on every earbud to enhance name high quality and customizable contact controls for straightforward entry to audio and voice assistants. The MTW3 retains the MTW2’s IPX4 splash resistant score, so whilst you’re not going to wish to submerge these, getting them a bit sweaty throughout a exercise must be okay. Lastly, the identical seven-hour battery life from the second-gen mannequin returns, with three extra costs within the case for 28 whole hours of listening time. The case additionally helps wi-fi charging, so you will not have to achieve for a USB-C cable except you actually wish to. 

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is out there for pre-order now with basic availability coming May tenth. The earbuds are $249.95 and you will have the selection of black, white and graphite shade choices.